Family Friendship Program
The Family Friendship program allows international undergraduate, graduate, and post doctoral students to meet members of the Michiana community who represent a spectrum of ages, professions, family composition and ethnic heritage.
It is an opportunity for all participants to learn more about each other’s traditions, perspectives, language and lifestyles while developing a relationship through sharing time, talents, and activities.
Click here to read how some of ND’s international students and hosts experience the Family Friendship Program.
Students/host matches are based largely upon the desire to participate and the information provided in applications made to the program.
Program participants who have applied before arrival to the university in August will have an opportunity to meet one another during ISSA’s welcome picnic, the week of International Student Orientation. Some, however, will meet at a later time convenient to both student and host. Thereafter the program is unstructured with regard to meetings and activities, but all are encouraged to meet regularly and take advantage of the many activities offered on campus and throughout the community. This is not a home stay program!
Students and hosts are also invited to participate in other programs and activities sponsored by the ISSA. We will send notice of the dates, times, and locations for upcoming events through emails, listservs, and a monthly newsletter. Invitations are mailed to community hosts for our Welcome Picnic in August and our Appreciation Banquet in May, as well.
Confirmed University of Notre Dame STUDENTS interested in participating in the Family Friendship Program, please fill out our online
Student Application after receiving the letter of admission to the university.
Residents of The Michiana area interested in meeting an international student, you will find information and an online
Host Application.
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